Best 3 Soft Popovers Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of popovers, irresistible hollow rolls with a crispy outer shell and a soft, eggy interior. These airy pastries are a versatile culinary delight, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an accompaniment to your favorite meal. Discover two delectable variations in this article: Classic Soft Popovers and savory Bacon Cheddar Popovers. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions to ensure perfect results, whether you prefer the traditional plain popovers or the savory indulgence of bacon and cheddar. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these delightful popovers that are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

POPOVERS



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There are three secrets to great popovers: Make sure the pan is hot before you pour in the batter, fill each section not more than half full and no peeking while they're in the oven!

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 popovers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus softened butter for greasing pans
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Generously grease aluminum popover pans or Pyrex custard cups with softened butter. You'll need enough pans to make 12 popovers. Place the pans in the oven for exactly 2 minutes to preheat. Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, salt, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. The batter will be thin. Fill the popover pans less than half full and bake for exactly 30 minutes. Do not peek.

TEATIME PERFECT POPOVERS



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Provided by Sara Perry

Categories     Bread     Appetizer     Breakfast     Brunch     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 popovers

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 6 pieces
2 large eggs, lightly beaten, at room temperature
1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F for 20 minutes. Place 1 piece of butter in the bottom of each cup of a six-cup popover tin (or six 1/2-cup custard cups). Place the popover pan on a baking sheet.
  • In a smaller bowl, lightly whisk the eggs until they change color. Whisk in the milk.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt until well blended. Gently whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture until only small lumps are left, and set aside.
  • Place the popover tin and baking sheet in the oven for 4 minutes. At 3 minutes, give the batter a light whisk. Using an oven mitt, remove the hot tin from the oven and immediately divide the batter among the prepared cups. Bake for 25 minutes without opening the oven door. The popovers will be puffy, with crisp brown crusts and hollow, moist interiors. Serve immediately.

SOFT POPOVERS



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This method for making popovers works well in high altitude areas. We like these served with soup. Source: The New High Altitude Cookbook.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 8 large popovers

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 extra large eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450-degrees F.
  • Grease popover pan (or use large muffin tins).
  • In a large bowl beat eggs and milk together.
  • Sift flour and salt together.
  • Add dry to wet ingredients.
  • Heat pans in oven for 3 minutes.
  • Pour batter into pre-heated popover pan, filling cups half full.
  • Bake at 450-degrees F for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce temperature to 350-degrees F and bake 20 minutes longer.
  • DO NOT OPEN OVEN DOOR WHILE BAKING.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 65.6, Sodium 180.9, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.4

Tips:

  • Use the right ingredients: Make sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results. Use all-purpose flour, not self-rising flour, as the latter already contains baking powder and salt.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing. The recipe is designed to work a certain way, and changing things up can lead to失敗.
  • Preheat your oven: This is important to ensure that the popovers rise properly. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) before you start making the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the popovers tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the popover cups only halfway: This will give the popovers room to rise. If you fill them too full, they will overflow.
  • Bake the popovers for 20-25 minutes: Don't open the oven door during baking, as this can cause the popovers to collapse. Bake until the popovers are golden brown and puffed up.

Conclusion:

Soft popovers are a delicious and versatile breakfast or brunch dish. They can be served with butter, jam, honey, or fruit. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make these delicious treats at home. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch dish, give soft popovers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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